Reece Hoogesteger

Reece Hoogesteger serves as a Research Fellow at the University of St Andrews' School of Chemistry, where he conducts specialized research in synthetic organic chemistry. His institutional affiliation places him within the Purdie Building at North Haugh, St Andrews, KY16 9ST, UK.

Dr. Hoogesteger's research focuses on advanced synthetic methodologies, particularly in cobalt-catalyzed reactions and fluorination chemistry. His work bridges fundamental organic reaction mechanisms with practical synthetic applications, as evidenced by his fingerprint showing 100% specialization in Cobalt Chemistry, 75% in Hydrofluorination Chemistry, and 75% in Malononitrile Chemistry. His research contributes to the development of novel catalytic transformations for complex molecule synthesis.

His publication record demonstrates significant contributions to the field, with work appearing in high-impact journals like Trends in Chemistry and Angewandte Chemie International Edition. These publications reveal a clear research trajectory focused on overcoming synthetic challenges through innovative catalytic approaches.

As a recent PhD graduate (awarded June 2024), Dr. Hoogesteger has established himself as an emerging researcher in organic synthesis. His thesis on 'Cobalt-catalysed hydrofunctionalisation of alkenes' forms the foundation for his current research program, with multiple associated datasets demonstrating methodological rigor and reproducibility.